Project Management Institute (PMI) · Certification guide

PgMP® — Program Management Professional

For leaders managing coordinated programs.

The Program Management Professional (PgMP)® is for senior practitioners who manage multiple related projects to achieve strategic outcomes.

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Study time

80–120

Questions

170

Duration

240 min

Validity

3 yr cycle

Syllabus

What the PgMP® exam covers

The PgMP® exam is organised into 1 domains. Each domain below has its own page with the full list of tasks and the theory behind them.

PgMP® Domains
Top-level domains of the PgMP® exam.
4 tasks

Exam format

What to expect on exam day

Questions

170 questions

Duration

240 minutes

Passing score

Panel-set

Delivery

Pearson VUE test centre or online proctored

Certificate validity

3-year cycle — 60 PDUs required to renew

Languages

English

Eligibility

Who can sit the PgMP®

Four-year degree + 48 months of project management + 48 months of program management, OR
High school diploma + 48 months of project management + 84 months of program management

Who it's for

Is PgMP® right for you?

Program managers and senior delivery leads

PMO directors

Transformation and change leads

Career outcomes

What PgMP® does for your career

Distinguishes program-level leaders from project managers
Recognised at director / head-of-delivery level
Common requirement for PMO leadership roles

FAQ

Common PgMP® questions

How long does the PgMP application take?

Plan for 4 to 8 weeks between submitting your program experience summary and receiving panel approval.

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